Clinical Medical Assisting: An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Practice is a complete resource for clinical medical assistant training. This comprehensive, accessible text provides a thorough education to prepare medical assistant students for clinical practice.

Key Topics

Professionalism

Patient Communication

Communication with Health Care Team

Medical Terminology

Medical Calculations and Conversions

Body Systems

Preparing Patient Care Areas

Patient Intake

Vital Signs

Correct Techniques

Administering Injections and Immunizations

Infection Control and Precautions

Medical Record and Documentation

Paperwork Process

Medical Insurance and Coding

Pharmacology & Medication Administration

Dosage Calculations

Specimen Collection

Care of Instruments and Equipment

Externships and Job Search

Chapter Features

Learning Objectives

Key Terms

Math Problems

Math Reminder

Critical Thinking Activities

Case Study

Chapter Summary

Learning Assessment Questions

Skills Checklist, including:

Equipment Needed

Procedure Steps

Illustrations and Photos

Clinical Tips

Instructor Resources: PowerPoint Presentations, Test Bank

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Preparing to Pass the Medical Assisting Exam is a comprehensive overview for medical assistants preparing to take either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assisting Exam (CMA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assisting Exam (RMA).

Jennifer Gibson is a pharmacist and freelance medical writer, editor, and lecturer. Jennifer is a graduate of Clemson University and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work in several fields, including the pharmaceutical industry, medical education, genomics research and DNA sequencing, and the non-profit sector.

Brinda Shah, PharmD, is a Registered Pharmacist working in the field of medical education, currently as President of the consulting firm, Advanced Knowledge Concepts, Inc. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in 1992, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with a minor in Biochemistry. She has extensive experience in pharmacy consulting, long term care, and home infusion therapy.

Rebecca (Becke) Umberger, CMA(AAMA), CPM is an Adjunct Instructor in the Health Division/Medical Assisting Department at Stark State College in North Canton, Ohio and Vice President of Development at Family Care Centers of Ohio. She holds an AAS degree from Stark State College and is currently a member of the AAMA and POMMA.
She has worked various positions both as a CMA and Practice Manager in an outpatient setting for over 26 years. Prior to her association with Family Care Centers and Stark State College, Becke has worked in specialties such as Oncology/Hematology, Orthopedics (Head and Neck), Non-Invasive and Interventional Cardiology, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine.

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